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Exercise Intervention for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy

3 de junio de 2026 actualizado por: Seethalakshmi Avudaiappan, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

Prevalence and Effectiveness of Exercise on Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy Among Oncology Patients

Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common adverse effect of chemotherapy that can negatively impact patients' functional status and quality of life. This study was conducted in two phases among oncology patients receiving chemotherapy at a tertiary care teaching hospital in Chennai, India. Phase I used a descriptive survey design to determine the prevalence of CIPN. Phase II employed a randomized controlled experimental design to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured exercise program in reducing CIPN symptoms among patients with mild to moderate CIPN. Eligible participants were randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group received education and supervised exercises involving lower and upper extremity movements, while the control group received routine care. Outcomes were assessed using the Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Assessment Scale before and after a 21-day intervention period.

Descripción general del estudio

Estado

Terminado

Condiciones

Intervención / Tratamiento

Descripción detallada

This quantitative study was conducted in two phases. Phase I assessed the prevalence of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy among oncology patients receiving chemotherapy. A total of 282 participants were enrolled.

Based on the prevalence findings, Phase II was conducted to determine the effectiveness of a structured exercise program. One hundred and twenty patients with mild or moderate CIPN were randomly allocated into intervention (n=60) and control (n=60) groups using a lottery method. The intervention consisted of education regarding CIPN and a structured exercise program including toe flexion and extension, ankle circles, toe spreading, heel raises, finger extension stretches, pinch grips, and finger circles. Exercises were performed 10-15 repetitions per extremity, 2-3 times daily, for 21 days.

Participants in the control group received routine oncology care. CIPN severity was measured before and after the intervention using the Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Assessment Scale. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, paired t-tests, independent t-tests, and chi-square tests.

Tipo de estudio

Intervencionista

Inscripción (Actual)

282

Fase

  • No aplica

Contactos y Ubicaciones

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Ubicaciones de estudio

    • Tamil Nadu
      • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600116
        • Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

Criterios de participación

Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.

Criterio de elegibilidad

Edades elegibles para estudiar

  • Adulto
  • Adulto Mayor

Acepta Voluntarios Saludables

No

Descripción

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age greater than 18 years
  • Receiving chemotherapy
  • Diagnosed with mild or moderate chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy
  • Willing to participate and provide informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pre-existing peripheral neuropathy unrelated to chemotherapy (e.g., diabetic neuropathy).
  • Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
  • Significant cardiovascular disease.
  • Severe musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Contraindications to exercise, including recent surgery, bone metastases, or severe anemia.
  • Severe mobility limitations.
  • Severe mental health conditions affecting participation.

Plan de estudios

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¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?

Detalles de diseño

  • Propósito principal: Tratamiento
  • Asignación: Aleatorizado
  • Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
  • Enmascaramiento: Ninguno (etiqueta abierta)

Armas e Intervenciones

Grupo de participantes/brazo
Intervención / Tratamiento
Experimental: Experimental Arm: Structured Exercise Program
Participants received structured education regarding chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and performed a supervised exercise program involving lower and upper extremity exercises for 21 days in addition to routine care.
Patients in the intervention group receive structured education about CIPN, which included its definition, risk factors, signs and symptoms, and management through exercises. The exercises were demonstrated by the researcher and involved leg toe flexion and extension, ankle circles, toe spreading, heel raises, as well as hand exercises such as finger extension stretches, pinch grips, and finger circles. Participants were asked to return demonstrate the exercises, continue practicing them under supervision for one to two days during hospitalization for chemotherapy and after discharge for a period of 21 days when they came for their subsequent cycle of chemotherapy. This was then reinforced using a pamphlet which was provided to the patients, and patients were encouraged to maintain a daily practice
Sin intervención: Control Arm: Routine Care
Participants received standard oncology care including consultation and medication management according to institutional protocols.

¿Qué mide el estudio?

Medidas de resultado primarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Severity of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline and Day 21
Change in CIPN severity score measured using the Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Assessment Scale from baseline to Day 21.
Baseline and Day 21

Medidas de resultado secundarias

Medida de resultado
Medida Descripción
Periodo de tiempo
Prevalence of Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy among oncology patients receiving chemotherapy.
Periodo de tiempo: At baseline assessment.
Prescence of CIPN and its severity score measured using the Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy Assessment Scale from baseline to Day 21.
At baseline assessment.

Colaboradores e Investigadores

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Patrocinador

Fechas de registro del estudio

Estas fechas rastrean el progreso del registro del estudio y los envíos de resultados resumidos a ClinicalTrials.gov. Los registros del estudio y los resultados informados son revisados ​​por la Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM) para asegurarse de que cumplan con los estándares de control de calidad específicos antes de publicarlos en el sitio web público.

Fechas importantes del estudio

Inicio del estudio (Actual)

1 de octubre de 2024

Finalización primaria (Actual)

1 de diciembre de 2024

Finalización del estudio (Actual)

1 de diciembre de 2024

Fechas de registro del estudio

Enviado por primera vez

3 de junio de 2026

Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

3 de junio de 2026

Publicado por primera vez (Actual)

9 de junio de 2026

Actualizaciones de registros de estudio

Última actualización publicada (Actual)

9 de junio de 2026

Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad

3 de junio de 2026

Última verificación

1 de junio de 2026

Más información

Términos relacionados con este estudio

Términos MeSH relevantes adicionales

Otros números de identificación del estudio

  • 05/185

Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)

¿Planea compartir datos de participantes individuales (IPD)?

NO

Descripción del plan IPD

Individual participant data will not be publicly shared. De-identified data may be available from the corresponding investigator upon reasonable request.

Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio

Estudia un producto farmacéutico regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

Estudia un producto de dispositivo regulado por la FDA de EE. UU.

No

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